The applicant to the nursing major should have completed the college preparatory curriculum during high school. Applicants who have not completed this track may be evaluated on an individual basis. Additionally, the applicant is expected to have:

1. Graduated from an approved high school or GED equivalent;
2. Completed each of the following courses with a minimum grade of C, preferably in the college preparation track:
   • Sciences: Two years
     • Biology (with lab)
     • Chemistry (with lab)
     • Anatomy and Physiology
   • Mathematics: Two years
     • Algebra I
     • Algebra II and/or Geometry
   • English: Four years
   • Social Sciences: Two years
   • Foreign Language;
3. Submitted one letter of recommendation from a math teacher, science teacher, or a support letter demonstrating community service.

Students who do not meet the criteria listed in the catalog are considered on an individual basis and an interview with an academic advisor may be required.